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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 Henil Patel: 5/16 vs USA, third-best U19 CWC figures
- 2🏆 India’s six-wicket win kicks off 2026 campaign strongly
- 3💡 Steyn’s aggression key to Patel’s fiery match-winning spell
- 4🔮 India eyes Super Sixes after dream Bulawayo start
"India quick Henil Patel provides the background for his fondness of South Africa legend Dale Steyn."
Henil Patel channeled his idol Dale Steyn to rip through the USA batting lineup with a sensational 5/16 in the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026, powering India to a six-wicket romp in Bulawayo.
The young pacer from India was pure fire on Thursday, dismantling the Americans to hand the five-time champions a dream start. His fiery spell – the third-best figures in tournament history – showcased raw pace, swing and that killer instinct straight out of Steyn's playbook. Patel's admiration for the South African legend has clearly paid off, turning heads with his match-winning burst.
Steyn's Shadow Fuels Indian Fire
Patel grew up idolizing Steyn's relentless aggression and bounce, and it showed in every delivery. He cramped the USA batters for room, inducing edges and collapses that echoed the great man's prime. India's chase was clinical after that, sealing the points with overs to spare. For Men in Blue juniors, this haul signals big things ahead in the Super Sixes.
With India eyeing another title, Patel's emergence as a strike weapon has fans buzzing. Next up, they face Ireland – expect more Steyn-style heat.
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